CPN-UML Lawmaker Suggests Possibility of Abolishing National Assembly

Kathmandu. CPN-UML's National Assembly member Ram Kumari Jhakri has stated that discussions could even be held on abolishing the National Assembly. She gave this response while answering queries from journalists immediately after taking the oath of office as a National Assembly member on Monday.

Lawmaker Jhakri stated that the UML is ready to move forward by discussing all matters that are constitutional and in the interest of the nation and the people. She mentioned that all provisions except those explicitly stated as unchangeable in the constitution can be discussed.

Newly elected lawmaker Jhakri was asked, "The Rastriya Swatantra Party wants to abolish the National Assembly, right?" She replied, 'Everything that is constitutional and in the interest of the nation and the people is changeable, except for some unchangeable articles of the constitution. All provisions can change. The constitution itself states which things are unchangeable. Therefore, discussions can be held on all these matters.'

Lawmaker Jhakri also mentioned that the party will soon call a review meeting to discuss issues including the review of the elections.